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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 602.78 and 311.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 602.78 and 311.46 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 602.78 = 311.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/602.78 = 311.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 602.78 × 311.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 187,741.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,741.86/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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